Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-06-03
Y. NJ. c.. A.

YOUNG MEMS LINE FOR OFFICERs--A
GENERAL SECRETARY TO BE SECURED.
&C., &C., &C.
The anniversary meeting of the Y. M.
G. A. was held according to appointment,
on Sunday afternoon last. The hall was
we'll filled. The usual preliminary prayer
aud praise service was held, after which
Mr.. Ii. D. Peck, the President. read his
ANIMAL REPORT.
In opening it, he-saic, chat of all the re-
!iglons of the world, none met the wants OF
mankind as fully.as that taught by Chrlst,
and no other makes man as manly, as
honest. noble and reliable in every respect.
So true is this. that no man in this day
can succeed in business or take a high
stand socially or morally if he habitually
disregards the precepts of the Great
Teacher. 1t is the mission of this Asso-
citation to put young man in the way of
knowing and practicing those precepts.
One of the means used to that end is the
Sunday afternoon prayer meetings. They
have not been as well attended as could
have been wished, but it is yet encour-
aging. The monthly meetings to which
THE LADIES
are admitted, are so crowded that they are
now obliged to be held in the churches in
stead of the hall. 1t has been question
with some associations, whether it is we'll
to admit ladies to any of their religious
meetings, but this Association is we'll
satisfied with its plan and believes that
the ladies in this way become better in
formed of the work and more thoroughly
interested in 1t.
THE LIBRARY
now contains 300 volumes, and out of
the 31l Associations in this country, only
five, IN cities of the same population, have
larger libraries than this one. One-fourth
of the books in it are works of fiction.
Last year books were taken out 2,97O
times and the present circulation is about
$50 volumes a month. The attendance of
readers at the reading room will average
twenty per night.
OTHER IMPROVING FEATURES.
In the Association rooms a debating
society and Bible class hold their ses-
sions during the week-the latter taught
by Rev. II. B. Pratt. Glasses in penman-
ship and other branches of study are hoped
for after the new building is obtained.
MEMBERSHIP.
The membership of the Association in
GLIDING Life and Honorary members is
III, about three-fourths of whom are Ac-
tive and the remainder Associate. Forty
new members have been added during the
year. After allowing for losses from all
causes the clear gain for the year is twenty.
FINANCIAL.
The Treasurer of the Association de-
serves our thanks for his patient and un-
firing efforts to keep up the financial part
of our work-efforts that would be much
facilitated if members would think of it
and be prepared to pay their dues when
he calls.
THE NEW ASSOCIATION BUILDING.
Our building fund now amounts to So
100, exclusive of some lots donated by
Hon. A. II. IL. Stuart and valued at
81, 200, making total of $6,S 800. This is
exclusive of the building lot adjoining the
Methodist church, for which the Associa
zion paid So 1926. We need not 60 into
any argument as to the need of building
for the Association in order to the full
development of its work. We are glad to
know that our merchants and others are
becoming alive to this fact. The Assocla-
tion is urged to put up building which
will be credit to the city, both as to its
external and internal arrangements. This
we will do Just as soon as our citizens give
us the money. 1t is not deemed advisable
to put up building on credit, that is, to
go into it encountered with debt. 1t is a
bad example to young men. We feel sure
that our citizens, and especially our bus
aness men, will never regret single dol
lar put into this building, which will be
lasting and undeniable proof of their in
terest in young men. 1t will also loom
up as guide for cur young people in the
right direction, as we'll as constant me-
mace to those who are trying to lead them
astray. From business point of view on
the part of our merchants, and of real es-
tate holders, and of all others interested
in the true prosperity and attractiyeness
of our city, can there be a better invest
ment ?
GENERAL SECRETARY.
The procuring Of General Secretary
proved more difficult matter than was
at first thought. They are in great de-
mand and some seventy Associations are
calling for them. One has at last been
secured from the Association Training
School at Springfield, Mass, if the Asso-
citation can raise $500 in addition to the
1926 already raised, SO a to insure his sal
ary for year. The ease with which the
fist instalment was procured leads to
the hope that the full amount will be sub
scribed here, and when it is done the AS
ISOLATION will perfect ARRANGEMENTS with
the Secretary in question. He IS highly
recommended by otaGel Secretary II. O..
Williams.
THE STATE CONVENTION
which met here in February was notable
point in the history Of our Association. 1t
is still too freshSn the minds of our people
20 require any Secial mention at this
time. except to that it made deep
impression upon tits communicated an
impression as Eill last for many years. It's
good effects have also extended far beyond
this city.
THE LADIES' AUXILIARY
has largely increased its membership since
our last meeting. Their zeal in the cause
is. undated The Perceptions" which
they have given were well attended and
thoroughly appreciated by our members.
The improved condition of our hall OR
reading room alan shows their interest In